Document Your Waterfowl Hunts

October 2012 Gear Guide

The ability to create quality images and video from the duck blind has improved as technology provides waterfowl hunters with professional-grade cameras at reasonable prices. Camera equipment in the blind is as varied as shotshell choice or camouflage patterns, yet many hunters are missing key items to document their hunts effectively. The DU Newsletter editorial team selected several gear pieces that may allow you to improve the images and video you work hard to capture.

Vanguard – ABEO 283AV Aluminum Tripod with Video Head

Professional photographers and videographers understand the importance of getting their camera on a tripod. Using a tripod of any kind may improve the quality of your images and remove the "shakiness" from your videos.

Impressive support for a heavy loading weight

Legs individually adjust to 25-, 50- and 80-degree angles with an ergonomic button

Plano – Guide Series 1470 Waterproof Case

Plano's Guide Series waterproof cases are designed for items that can't get wet. The durable shell offers crushproof protection and the case is water tight. The case is ideal for mobile phones, SD cards and any number of items that don't handle moisture well.

Airtight and leakproof storage

Strong polycarbonate structure

Soft rubber lining prevents your valuables from sliding around

Additional layer of soft rubber is used to conceal the contents of the interior

Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System

An easy-to-carry lens pen may save the day in the duck blind, with any number of substances splashing on and smudging your lens. This durable lens pen from Nikon works well with all types of cameras and optics and may come in handy when you least expect it.

Small, pen-style design easily fits in any camera bag

Soft brush retracts into pen body to stay clean

Removes fingerprints, dust and other debris that may compromise your image

Works with all types of cameras (digital and film), as well as binoculars, telescopes and other optical products

Vanguard – QUOVIO 41 Photo/Video Bag

Waterfowl-hunting weather can be detrimental to camera equipment, so be sure to protect your gear with a durable equipment bag. Quick access to equipment and protective padding are a must with any bag headed for the duck blind.

Joby GorillaPod Flexible Tripod

Having a tripod is a must, but trying to squeeze a full-size tripod into a small duck blind or boat doesn't work in most situations. The Joby GorillaPod flexible tripod comes in handy when working up close, or in tight spaces.

Flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 9.7 ounces (325 grams)